The Lottery Flashcards
1
Q
lottery
A
any happening or process that is or appears to be determined by chance
2
Q
paraphernalia
A
equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity
3
Q
tradition
A
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice
4
Q
ritual
A
of the nature of or practiced as a rite or ritual:
5
Q
perfunctory
A
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
